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Friday, October 12, 2012

Coginchaug football thanks local veterans By John Bozzi Special to the Town Times At each home varsity football game this season, the Coginchaug football team will pay tribute to a local veteran by naming that veteran the team’s “honorary captain.” The veteran will accompany team captains Ian Augur and Sean Harper to midfield for the pregame coin toss, receive a commemorative “Veterans 1” T-shirt and have an account of his/her service record included in the game program. The honorary captain project is intended to provide a personal “thank you” from the Coginchaug community to those who have served and sacrificed and to create an opportunity for those at the game to get a more intimate

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Coginchaug football captains Ian Augur, left, and Sean Harper with Major Valerie Smith.

Local dating safety program wins state award By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times

Photo submitted by Jane Moen

From left, CRHS Principal Andre Hauser; DMYFS Program Director Jane Moen; Deanna Puchalski; DMYFS Executive Director Betsy Dean; Brenna Goldberg. Puchalski and Goldberg, both juniors, are two of the three remaining members from the original SafeDates team that formed in 2010. All others have graduated. Puchalski is now a board member of DMYFS.

A dedicated team, no matter how small, can accomplish a lot in just two years. Just ask Jane Moen, program coordinator of Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services. In 2010, with federal grant funding, DMYFS joined with 15 Coginchaug High School students to develop the SafeDates: Choose Respect program. Last Friday, SafeDates was awarded the CT Youth Services Association’s “Youth Leadership Program of the Year Award” at CYSA’s annual meeting — just two years after Safe-

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and individual appreciation of the debt owed to members of the military. Major Valerie Smith was selected as the first honorary captain for the Lewis Mills game Oct. 6. Major Smith retired in 2006 after serving 21 years in the Army National Guard. In November 2003, she was deployed to Iraq where she spent 16 months with the 118th Medical Support Battalion. Her unit provided immediate medical care to both U.S military personnel and Iraqi civilians. Major Smith was charged with interpreting intelligence reports regarding insurgent attacks and determining the proper level of medical support response needed. Her duties required See Thanks, page 22

RSD13 launches new website By Stephanie Wilcox Town Times Regional School District 13 has launched a new website, and there’s a lot of excitement about it. “We’ve wanted to do this for a really long time,” Superintendent Susan Viccaro said. “I’m thrilled we’re finally able to do it, and pleased with the overall results.” Not only can staff, students and parents stay upto-date with the district’s happenings, but the number one goal — making the site easier for everyone — will be accomplished. “The whole thing is just so much easier to use,” Vic-

caro said. Webmaster Susan Gaudreau, administrative assistant/receptionist for RSD13, said making changes to the old website was so cumbersome that the district was often reluctant to change anything. “It was used a lot, but it needed to be more timely,” she said. “Our last site had to run two programs to make it work. I think this is much easier.” Easier in the sense that it also frees up some time for Director of Information Technology Rich Fielding, Viccaro said. Fielding, who also acts as See RSD13, page 5

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The 2011-2012 Safe Dates Team. This year’s team is still being formed. Photo submitted by Jane Moen

Safety (Continued from page 1) Dates launched. “The thing that was important to me for this team was just the recognition,” Moen said. “For a pretty tiny organization — we have two staff (on DMYFS) — and a group of students, that’s deserving recognition. All across the state, there are youth and family service organization, and some are huge, Moen said. CYSA, the

state association for all of these youth and family services, is charged with helping the local bureaus grow and maintain funding. Members of the CYSA were asked to nominate programs “of outstanding quality”, according to Cephus Nolen Jr., a CYSA board member in a message to DMYFS. “The Membership and Professional Development Committees of CYSA received the nominations, dis-

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4C’s Square Dance The 4C’s Square Dance Club has scheduled a dance for Friday, Oct. 12, from 8 to 10:30 p.m., at Brewster School. Caller is Ed Rutty; cuer is Sue Lucibello. For more information, call (860) 349-8084 or (203) 272-7463.

Tot Time - The MOMS Club of Durham-Middlefield meets every Friday at Peckham Park at 10 a.m. Babies, toddler and children of Durham and Middlefield are welcome. For more information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@gmail.com.

Bridge night - Come join in at the Durham Activity Center every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. for a fun night of bridge. If you are not sure how to play, Jim will teach you. You may call Jim at (860) 346-6611 with bridge questions. Call Durham Recreation at (860) 343-6724 with further questions.

Saturday

Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. rain or shine. The market offers a variety of both organic and non-organic fruit, vegetables, eggs, naturally grown meat, baked goods, jams, jelly, honey, maple syrup, sprouts, fresh flowers and crafts. All products are homegrown or homemade by the vendors. The Dudley Farm is located on the northeast corner of Routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford. Household Hazardous Waste collection - A free hazardous waste collection is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Middlesex Community College, Reservoir Rd., Middletown. Durham and Middlefield residents may bring their hazardous household waste. For more information and a list of acceptable items, visit www.themdc.com or call (860) 347-7214 or (860) 2783809.

Sunday

Community supper The Church of the Epiphany, 196 Main St., Durham, has scheduled a free community supper for Sunday, Oct. 14, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the church hall. The main course will be prepared by Epiphany’s parishioners; members of Auction - The Red Car- Notre Dame Church will pet Auction to benefit the supply dessert. For more United Churches of information, call (860) 349Durham is scheduled for 9644. Saturday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m., Golf tournament at the Italian Society, 72 Swing for Honduras Golf Court St., Middletown. Live Tournament is scheduled and silent auction items for Sunday, Oct. 14, from will be available for bid. A fee is charged for tickets. noon to 2 p.m., at Indian For more information, call Springs Golf Course, 132 (860) 349-3682. Tickets will Mack Rd., Middlefield. This is 9-hole event sponsored by also available at the door. Honduras Children’s ProDurham Historical So- ject and Indian Springs ciety - The Durham Histor- Golf Course. Walk-ins are ical Society is open to the welcome. Proceeds benefit public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Honduras Children’s ProSaturday, Oct. 13. ject. For more information Dudley Farm Farmers’ and cost, visit www.swingMarket - The Dudley Farm forhonduras.com.

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Monday

Durham Senior Lunches - Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. Following the lunch on Monday is game time, which includes billiards, Wii and cards. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Pedersen, senior café manager, at (860) 3493153. Middlefield Senior Lunches - The Middlefield Senior Café is serving lunch three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Reservations are required 24 hours prior, and the monthly menu can be picked up at the center, Town Hall or at www.middlefieldct.org.

Tuesday

Little League - Coginchaug Little League has scheduled its annual elections meeting for Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 8 p.m., at the Middlefield Community center. All positions on the board of directors are up for re-election. For more information, contact Tom Wenchell at twenchell@comcast.net. Guest storyteller: Amy Bloom will read her new picture book “Little Sweet Potato,” Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 10:15 a.m., at the Durham Library; crafts and snacks available. For more information, call (860) 349-9544.

Wednesday

TOPS Meeting - Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the third floor of the Durham Town Hall, 350 Main St. Contact Naomi Klotsko at (860) 349-9558 or Bonnie Olesen at (860) 3499433 for more information. Book Club - What’s

Town Times Friday, October 12, 2012 Cookin’, a book club for foodies, is scheduled to discuss “Julia and Jacques Cooking” by Julia Child and Jacques Pepin Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m., at the Durham Library. For ages 18 and up. For more information and to register, call (860) 459-9544.

Friday

Tot Time - The MOMS Club of Durham-Middlefield has scheduled an open house for Friday, Oct. 19, from 1 a.m. to noon, at the Middlefield Community Center, for residents of Durham and Middlefield. The open house will feature a tour of the Middlefield firehouse and playtime for children at the community center. For more information, email momsdurhammiddlefield@gmail.com. Bridge night - Come join in at the Durham Activity Center every Friday night at 6:30 p.m. for a fun night of bridge. If you are not sure how to play, Jim will teach you. You may call Jim at (860) 346-6611 with bridge questions. Call Durham Recreation at (860) 343-6724 with further questions. Fun Night and Dance Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services will hold the first Fun Night and Dance of the year for Memorial School Students Friday, Oct. 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All Memorial School students are invited for a fun night of music, games, dancing, pizza and friends at DMYFS, 405 Main St., Middlefield, lower level. CRHS project graduation - CRHS Project Graduation has scheduled Dave Reilly, adults only comedy show fundraiser for Friday, Oct. 19, at 8 p.m., at Sheraton Four Points Inn, 275 Research Pkwy., Meriden. A fee is charged. For more information, visit www.davereilly.com.

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Market - The Dudley Farm Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday through the end of October from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. rain or shine. The market offers a variety of both organic and non-organic fruit, vegetables, eggs, naturally grown meat, baked goods, jams, jelly, honey, maple syrup, sprouts, fresh flowers and crafts. All products are homegrown or homemade by the vendors. The Dudley Farm is located on the northeast corner of Routes 77 and 80 in North Guilford. Light Up Middlefield – The Middlefield Lions Club, in partnership with the Middlefield Park and Recreation Department, are planning the 3rd annual Light Up Middlefield event. This year’s event will be at Peckham Park Saturday, Oct. 20, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Park and Recreation Department has fun and games planned for the kids. There will be food for sale at the pavilion and hopefully lots of pumpkins to light up. So carve those Jack-o’lanterns. Awards will be given out for scariest, most original and best in theme. This year’s theme is owls.

Monday

Durham Senior Lunches - Every Monday and Wednesday, hot lunches are available for seniors over 60 and their spouses at the Durham Activity Center (350 Main St.). Following the lunches on Mondays is game time which includes billiards, Wii and cards. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. For pricing info and to make a reservation, call Amanda Pedersen, senior café manager, at (860)349-3153. Middlefield Senior Lunches - The Middlefield Senior Café is serving lunch three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Reservations are required 24 hours prior, and their monthly menu can be picked up at the center, Town Hall, or at www.middlefieldct.org.

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gram are encouraged to get trained, Fielding said. Michelle Gohagon and Bill Kurtz, RSD13 technology integration specialists, provide most training and are an important piece in the website transition as well. As for parents, they can do as little or as much as they want in terms of interacting on the site. Parents can customize the Google calendar by selecting which school(s) they want to look at, or to see only sports or evening events, etc. “We’re just trying to make it more helpful to parents,” Viccaro said. “They can look ahead now in terms of planning vacation and see when school vacations are for the next two years.” Fielding said the changes were mostly out of necessity. “From my end, the ability to support the existing website and have it adapt to the requests people had was important,” he said. Fielding said the navigation upgrade was critical. The navigation toolbars have been reorganized and no clicking is involved to get information

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Church of the Epiphany celebrates 150 years in Durham By Trish Dynia Special to the Town Times

In 1862, in the midst of a terrible civil war that eventually took the lives of over 500,000 soldiers and civilians, the cornerstone of Durham’s Episcopal parish, Church of the Epiphany, was laid that spring and the first service was held in the newly-completed church in January of the following year. It served as a rare beacon of hope during a tumultuous time in the country’s history. Prior to the laying of this cornerstone and the completion of “the little church on the hill” across from Strong School (at a final cost of $2,403.56), Episcopal services had been held in Durham beginning in 1802 at private

homes as well as in the Academy on Main Street (former Pythian building, now a private residence), the Academy on the Green (Durham Historical Society building) and at the South End School (today a private residence on Sand Hill Road). These services were organized and presided over by Wesleyan Divinity School students. According to “History of The Church of Epiphany”, a booklet written by Mrs. Howard Field in 1963, two Berkeley Divinity School students from Wesleyan who had been holding services for the foundling parish, “set out to raise funds for the building on its present site, and at great personal sacrifice they canvassed not only this community, but Middletown,

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Meriden, Hartford, Wallingford, Norwich, Guilford and many other places.” On January 28, 1863, the church was consecrated by Bishop John Williams, and the Rev. Frank Goodwin was installed as the first vicar. The Rev. Joseph Hooper served as rector from 1893 to 1916 and also as chairman of Durham’s Board of Education for several years. He was instrumental in consolidating the town’s far flung school houses into one location (today’s Strong School) and played a significant role in the formation of the Durham Public Library, established in 1902. The Rev. George Gilbert served as rector from 1924 to 1940 and in 1939 published a national bestseller called

for the needs of all in the community. There are thousands of ways to die, but World War II technology offered a myriad of new means by which to obtain this inevitable outcome. I make this bleak statement only to underline how horribly frightening this time was for the people who lived through it. Shortly after the United States entered World War II, Reverend Loring Emery of Epiphany and The Rev. Albert Baller of United Church created a joint prayer and song service that was held each Sunday evening at alternate church locations. Mrs. Field states in her booklet, “Each service was dedicated to a Durham man serving his country and a recording of part of the hymn sing was sent overseas to the men. Letters in appreciation were received which told that these records symbolized for them, Mother and Dad, home itself, the girl friend, the village street and the church with its lifelong association.” As the church grew in membership, the original plain windows were replaced with memorial windows depicting scenes from the life of Christ, the first being the children’s window at the rear of the church facing Main Street, so named because it was purchased with funds raised by the Sunday School children in 1880. In 1905 a parish house was added to the rear of the building. Today it serves as a gathering room for coffee hour and various events throughout the year, church offices and Sunday school rooms. In 1971 property was purchased to the west of the church on Maple Avenue and a vicarage was built. In 1980 Epiphany joined a consortium of Episcopal churches called the Middlesex Area Cluster Ministry in

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Blessing our best friends Due to the weather, there was light turnout at Church of the Epiphanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Animal Blessing on Oct. 7, though Father Tony would have gladly stayed until every gaggle of geese, piddle of puppies and pew of church mice in town had been blessed. Photos by Trish Dynia

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order to ease the financial burdens of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small Episcopal churches. This allowed parishioners to become acquainted with many wonderful parish members in the area and share a variety of talented and dedicated priests on a monthly or seasonal ro-

Father Tony blesses Millie, a shih tzu owned by Kathrine Chaplin, of Durham, during the annual Blessing of the Animals held at Church of the Epiphany Sunday, Oct. 7.

tation basis. Some irreverently called this process, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The travelling salvation showâ&#x20AC;? in reference to a late 1960s hit called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brother Loveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Travelling Salvation Showâ&#x20AC;?, by Neil Diamond, though the description is quite apt. In 2007 Epiphanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s membership had risen to the point where support from the Cluster was no longer needed, and the heart rending, but necessary decision was made to break from the Cluster, and

with the Clusterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reluctant good wishes and blessings, Epiphany set out on her own once again. The Rev. Beth Hoffmann ably served as the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vicar until her retirement last year, and Epiphany has formed a new search committee. With the help of the Hartford Diocese a new priest will be installed in the near future who will continue the tradition of excellent service to its parishioners

Collies Charles and Jackie receive a blessing from Father Tony. Owners are Frank and Lori Gallagher, of North Haven. and the community. In the meantime, Father Anthony Dinoto is serving as interim rector, a challenge he

has taken on with courage, good humor and sincere dediSee 150 years, page 22

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To the editor: I have known Noreen Kokoruda for almost 20 years. As a selectman in Madison she worked diligently to serve the people of that town. Her reputation is impeccable. Now that she is in our district I know she will truly represent us. Connecticut is in trouble. Our new early release program allows dangerous criminals out of prison. We have 9 percent unemployment. The Democratically-controlled legislature has increased taxes while continuously spending more than our budget allows, so that the state can no longer even pay its bills. With Noreen as our representative, she will help control spending, correct the early release program and improve the state’s relationship with small businesses and unemployment. I’m voting for Noreen. I hope you will too. Rosemarie Naples Durham

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Letters to the Editor Exceptional Focus on small For our business own good constituent To the editor: To the editor: service To the editor: We are fortunate to have Ed Meyer, a man with extensive work experience, as our “full-time” state Senator. I can personally attest that Ed provides exceptional constituent service, including assisting people with job searches, connecting individuals and businesses with appropriate state agencies to resolve issues and obtaining over $900,000 in grants and funding assistance for Durham. Ed has been a proponent of streamlined government, intelligent reform of public employee compensation, phasing out local property tax and allowing towns the right to raise revenues by other than local property taxes. Join me in reelecting Ed Meyer Nov. 6. Mary Ryan Middlefield

David Dwyer is the Democratic candidate for state representative from Durham’s new 101st District, comprising Madison and Durham. As an attorney for a small business and a background in tax law, Dwyer sees firsthand the issues small businesses face. He understands the interaction between government and business and can make Connecticut a better state for business and residents alike. Dwyer has spent time getting to know this new district — he volunteers at senior lunches; he brought his daughter to the Farmers Market; he has visited church suppers and been a guest in many Durham homes. He deserves our vote in November. Kary Strickland Durham

Government Meetings 7 p.m. at Durham Activity Center Durham Government Planning & Zoning, 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall Calendar Middlefield Government (Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held Calendar in the Durham Library. Check the town website at www.townofdurhamct.org for updates.) Monday, Oct. 15 Inland/Wetlands, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16 Board of Finance, 6 p.m. at Town Hall Agriculture Commission, 7 p.m. at Town Hall Wednesday, Oct. 17 Recreation Committee,

(Unless otherwise indicated, all meetings are held in the Community Center.) Tuesday, Oct. 16 Conservation Commission, 6:30 p.m. Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 Inlands/Wetlands Commission, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 Board of Finance, 7 p.m.

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has been a fine legislator. Vote for him, for our own good. Amy Bloom Durham

State Sen. Ed Meyer is smart, committed and effective. He voted for legislation that makes public utility companies more accountable in their responses to major storms. Durham took a lot of hits and many of us felt abandoned and exploited by the utility companies. Ed Meyer cast his vote for legislation on the side of the consumer. Ed Meyer has worked hard for us on issues of the environment and education. He

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To the editor: Walking around the fairgrounds this year, I was really saddened by the loss of President’s Hall and the Crow’s Nest. I found that as I worked the information booth (nearest the site of the buildings), others were feeling the loss and emptiness as well. VisiSee Letters, page 28

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Town Times begins our official election coverage this week with a breakdown of Durhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s redistricting, voter information and sample ballots.

With the state House and Senate districts adopted November 2011, Durham is broken into House District 86 and House District 101. (See map below, and for a list of streets

and which district they belong to, visit myrecordjournal.com/towntimes/election.) Middlefield is in House District 82. Both towns are in Congressional District 3. Stay tuned

for candidates bios in upcoming issues. Meanwhile visit the Town Times website to read bios and to stay up-to-date with voter information and candidate news.

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The Middlefield Registrars of Voters are scheduled to register voters on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Community Center, 405 Main St. Hand-delivered mail-in application must be received by the registrars (or DMA or voter registration agency) and mail-in application must be postmarked by Oct. 23 for the applicant to be entitled to vote in the Nov. 6 election.

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Absentee Ballot Voting Except for federal elections, you must be registered to exercise your right to vote. If you are a registered voter and you meet the legal requirements for absentee voting, here’s how to vote: You must apply for an absentee ballot from the Town Clerk, either in person or through the Internet. By Internet: go to www.sots.state.ct.us and follow the directions on how to download the Application for Absentee Ballot form. The town website also has the application and absentee voting information available under Municipal Government/Elections. Request the application form from the Town Clerk, in person, by phone or by a family member. The application form

must be signed by the applicant voter. Mail or deliver the completed application form to the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk will then mail the absentee ballot back to the voter. The completed original ballot must be delivered or returned by mail to the Town Clerk and received before the close of the polls on Election Day. Absentee voters should read the directions on the ballot carefully, as incorrectly prepared ballots may not be counted. The inner envelope must be signed and the outer envelope must be sealed. Only one ballot per inner envelope will be counted. If this is the first time you are voting, you must include a copy of your ID with your absentee ballot.

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Scholastic achievements Emma Lerman, of Durham, has been named an AP Scholar in recognition of her achievement on the Advanced Placement Program administered by the College Board.

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For ten years, English teacher Ms. Donna Mattei poured her heart and soul into the National Honor Society, working to maintain rigorous standards and uphold the ideals of the group that has branches in high schools around the country. But this year she has passed the torch to social studies teacher Ms. Amy Jacques-Purdy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ms. Mattei laid the groundwork for a great organization, and she chose to be really helpful which I am truly thankful for,â&#x20AC;? said Ms. Jacques-Purdy. NHS is an elite group of students who must exhibit four â&#x20AC;&#x153;pillarsâ&#x20AC;? of scholarship: leadership,

character, academic, and service. Before the annual induction ceremony, faculty members examine evidence of each applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adherence to these characteristics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;NHS is not a glorified honor roll,â&#x20AC;? said Ms. Mattei. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Therefore it should become a more selective and elite group. The NHS advisor does not vote on students. the committee of five teachers vote after seeing a plethora of studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; packets, teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; comments, and extracurricular activities.â&#x20AC;? Before Ms. Mattei took on the role of

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Many students entering Region 13 schools this fall have noticed a change in the requirements for what classifies an appropriate lunch. When students returned to school, they saw that there are now wheat rolls and bagels, and every student must take a fruit along with their regular lunch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a requirement by the state for fruits and vegetables to be served with

lunch,â&#x20AC;? said Mrs. Jane Schmitt, kitchen manager. During the 2011-12 school year, RSD 13 was approved for healthy food certification by the Connecticut State Department of Education. This requires schools to have certain types of foods with specific nutritional values. Some of the things that the school chose to serve are whole grain bread products, Boarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head meat, baked chips, and many fruits

NHS advisor, Mr. John De Meo was the advisor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to work with juniors and seniors because I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t teach juniors,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Also, I wanted to raise the academic average we expect for NHS from a B to a B+ or even an A- and that was done.â&#x20AC;? As Ms. Jacques-Purdy takes over for Ms. Mattei, she believes the students of NHS should be the ones to make decisions and run the organization. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am an advisor,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They do what they want to do. I am simply there to help, not take over. I felt that it was

important they had an advisor. I felt that they deserved it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the level of scholarship that makes NHS.â&#x20AC;? Ms. Mattei is proud of all the students she had the pleasure of working with. â&#x20AC;&#x153;NHS is a small group of kids that I became very close to which is an experience in itself. I saw these kids grow in service and change what they saw as important in life,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got to see kids outside of school learning about service and life, and that was very exciting to me and so different from seeing them in the classroom. I miss it, I love the kids. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wonderful, but I was definitely ready.â&#x20AC;?

and vegetables. (The nutritional guidelines released by the CT Department of Education can be found on at www.crhsnews.org) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even if they just took a couple bites, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be happy,â&#x20AC;? said Mrs. Schmitt. In the past few weeks, a small carton of 100% fruit juice became an acceptable substitute for a fruit that is given with lunches. Many students dislike the changes that have been made by the state. Mrs. Schmitt noted that she sees many people taking a fruit and just throwing it away without eating it.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told her that we all throw the fruit away, so why canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we have juice or something?â&#x20AC;? said junior Bryan Paxton. These changes in lunches are meant to make students healthier and not only change their eating habits at school, but at home also. Not everybody is sure that these changes are making a difference though. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fine for the younger kids, but once they get to highschool, the kids are used to eating healthy and will if they want to,â&#x20AC;? continued Mrs. Schmitt.

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Editor-in-Chief: Kaitlin McKernan Editorial board: Kevin Onofreo and Mike McShane Contributors and Production staff: Lindsay Artkop, Cody Hendley, Courtney Silver, Dominique Coppola, Adrian Tubis, Mike McShane, Kaitlin McKernan, Jeremy Brown, Victoria Buonanni, Jordan Cowles, Heather Poturnicki, Carli Wallace, Emily Tuttle, Melanie Frank Advisors: Mr. Nate Fisher, Ms. Stephanie Wilcox The Devils’ Advocate is the Coginchaug High School newspaper.

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“There are only 24 hours in a day, there is no reason to use any less than 24 of them on writing your college essay!” “Okay no, sorry I’m a little busy, dude.” Sleep deprived, sore legged, and broken hearted I walked into school knowing today I had to work once again on my dreaded college essay. I had already been up since four in the morning revising that mind numbing adjective packed word document over and over again. When does the revision end? All I want to do is enter the document in The Common App, send it out to every university I so hopefully applied to, and get back to the mounds of homework I so painfully neglected because of it. Working hours on end to satisfy some seemingly imposible standard set by some website

for the “common” college application was not my idea of how I would pursue a higher education. Alas it must be done, luckily there are many helpful staff members surrounding us daily. After all who else would have better advice on writing the “perfect essay” than Coginchaug’s own notoriously correct English Department? After having picked a topic on which I had trillions of ideas to throw on the paper, the question finally came, how in the world do I pull all of these ideas into one? Hold on, I have cross country practice. (Two hours later) Okay I’m back now where were we? Oh, we were exploring the galaxy of ideas on my paper. (See Jables on page 5...)

It’s the beginning of the year again, and the visions I had about senior year were challenged within just a few hours. In certain classes, the first thing we talked about was college applications. I quickly came to realize that life was becoming very real. I am now a senior and I am starting college in just a few short months. Right away, I was bombarded with discussion about what I wanted to do with my life and what I had to do before certain dates so I could have my applications in by deadline. Looking around the room, every senior I was talking to was stressing about college just as much as I was, but

they all have high hopes for their senior year. I came to realize that I was looking too much at what I needed to get done so I could be ready for next year, instead of just looking at what I should be doing now to be getting through this year. The attempted calmness of my classmates inspired me to relax and look at things in a more reassuring way. Instead of looking at my GPA, my test scores, or my credits I looked at my classes I’m taking and enjoying them, getting one thing done at a time, and realizing that stressing would only make things worse. I just keep thinking, “Put one foot in front of the other.”

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Ever find yourself in one of those embarrassing situations that have you saying "Oh, why me? Why?" Well, you're talking to the right person. It seems like every day I find myself in one of those awkward positions that have me saying "well this will be an interesting story later.” And I'm here to share my advice on this topic with you. Let's start with something that, at some point, everyone has to do- wear something they don't want to or that they're embarrassed in. For most people, it's that ugly Christmas sweater, the sweatpants and T-shirt combo worn only on the most exhausting of days, that mismatched outfit whose orange shirt doesn't quite match its brown

pants. But for me, it goes a little further than that. It's the sombrero hat, the banana suit, the pizza costume. It may be funny for people to see people dressed in outrageous costumes, but I can tell you from personal experience that it can be downright terrifying. What if you get a negative reaction? What if you look even more ridiculous than you already think you look? Unfortunately, these fears carry through both when you're wearing a crazy outfit and when you don't feel completely comfortable with how you look. So my advice to you is this: just be confident, and even if you're freaked out on the inside, no one will notice on the outside. Carli out.

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What was once a perfect window in the library has now been completely shattered. Because this incident mirrors last year’s act of vandalism against a different window, it’s stirred up rumors and misconceptions about this current window breakage. “Some kid probably hit it,” said a senior at CRHS. “A window repairman will most likely fix it for like 500 dollars,” another teen guessed. While peers are just making assumptions, Library Media Specialist, Mrs. Tracy Earnshaw, provides the official documentation. “A rock came up and shattered the outside of the window while the grass was being cut,” she said.

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We can all remember the W drive, that place where students would store work during the school day, and try to work on it outside of the school and be unable to. Now we can all say good-bye to the W drive and say hello to the Google drive. “The big push this year was to get away from network drives and move to cloud

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What seems to be an honest mistake of a landscape worker has gotten everyone questioning when it will be fixed, and who’s going to pay for it. “[It’s] undecided yet on who is going to pay for it,” she said. This is the second window breakage, and some initiative is preventing it from happening again. “Although these events aren’t predictable, there were changes in security in terms of cameras due to last year’s incident ,” said Mrs. Earnshaw. As of Friday, September 21st the window is fixed.

storage which is more accessible and has more storage,” said technology integration coordinator Mr. William Kurtz. With Google drive students are still given the ability to view and peer-edit other students work. Along with that ability students are able to now create, edit, and publish not only word documents but also presentations and spreadsheets right in Google drive. Along with the Google drive, the internet connection has been improved throughout the school. “An improvement this year was the wifi access, said Principal Mr. Andre Hauser. No matter where you are in the building you should get internet connection,” With the increasing amount of online resources students are going to need to have a faster, more reliable internet connection.

For any readers who have not seen Coginchaug’s new floors (although I’m quite positive people on the moon have seen, and been blinded by, them) let me offer a quick description. They are white. And...they are very...white. Rather than voicing the students’ concerns and complaints over the school’s new flooring, I’d like to point out some positive aspects of the new addition. For example: The floors are very flat. There have certainly been no complaints with whoever installed them. As early as the first day of school, freshmen were warned of heavy traffic areas by the scuff marks clearly visible. Freshmen could also be warned of hallway intersections they were entering by the very streetlike lines marked in rare blue tiles. The next reason refers to the cone in the small hallway leading to the cafeteria that countless students have tripped over. It is definitely less dangerous than the small indentation in the floor that it is guarding. But again, we do cherish flat floors. That lovely construction cone coordinated wonderfully with the walls nearby and in the library hallway that had miss-

Over the next few years textbooks and resources, in general, will be more than likely online. “The social studies department has been pushing to have the U.S. History course use more online resources,” said Mr. Hauser “Education is based off of preparing for the future and the future looks to be technology heavy,” said social studies teacher Mr. Matt Thompson. “Unfortunately, we won’t be seeing any other large improvements throughout the rest of the school year,” said Mr. Kurtz. “We are trying to implement the use of technology into education,” said Mr. Hauser. All of your internets flow through the CRHS network router, pictured right. Photo by Kevin Onofreo.

ing paint and holes in them. The cafeteria was left untouched and sea-green, which offers a very color-savvy transition from the blinding white of the rest of the school to the actually nice deep blue of the gym lobby. The upstairs hallway was also left untouched, making sure students can easily check which floor they’re on, because it would just be too difficult to look at the room numbers. Students aspiring to enter the medical field are offered the insight into their future work environment, as the floors certainly give the full hospital affect. Other students have noted that our school now resembles an asylum, but let’s keep this commentary positive. I’ve heard from another student (whose identity will be protected in case of future incidents) that the floors would be a great surface to practice her artistic skills on, since they resemble so closely a blank sheet of paper. The floors will match any outfit, as they are a very neutral color. Hopefully there are some students whose eyes were left unscathed by our new flooring so that they can take into consideration these, the most positive views on it.

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We have a very close-knit group of staff members here at Coginchaug. This year, we have a few new additions to our staff, including a new guidance counselor, business teacher, and assistant athletic director. Stay tuned for more profiles of new faculty and staff members in coming weeks.

Mr. Ryan Donecker Business teacher Interests: “I like anything having to do with sports and music, and I coach basketball.” Before Coginchaug... “I’ve worked in the district for about five years, doing things like subbing and interning,” said Mr. Donecker. “Before that, I worked in Boston at State Street Bank doing mutual fund accounting.”

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How do you like it? “I graduated from CRHS ten years ago. I love working with teachers I had as a student. It’s good to work in the district I grew up in and give back to what I think is a great school. I also like seeing my students outside of school.”

As many of you have probably already noticed, every morning Coginchaug gets to hear a mysterious voice emanate from the ceiling to share with us our announcements. But just who is the man behind the voice? Jeff Giantonio, Coginchaug senior, has taken upon himself the incredible burden that is morning announcements for the good of the school in general. Jeff’s ambition to be the very best has taken him many places, from school musicals to amazing Cogfest performances; From the Coginchaug cafeteria to the top of Dunkin’ Donuts floor employee. Now, it has taken him to the front office every morning. “Mr. Hauser approached me at the end of the school day outside, near the buses, and asked me if I would do him a huge favor that’d take a year to carry out,” said Jeff Giantonio. “He asked me if

I’d be the voice of Coginchaug because he’d need someone who was responsible with a good speaking voice.” Jeff says he had no initial intention of becoming the Voice of Coginchaug for the class of 2013, but as he was leaving, Mr. Hauser asked him to, clearly aware of Jeff’s renowned voice. Many students comment on it on a regular basis. When asked about whether or not students comment to Jeff about his voice and it power, he responded, “Yes.” Now all we can hope for is that Jeff will some day sing to us over these morning announcements. Many students have heard his performances at Cogfest and a local demand for more Jeff raised the question, “Jeff, will you ever sing for us over the announcements?” Jeff responded, “I’ll consider it later in the year… Maybe.”

Guidance counselor Interests: “I love to read, and I love to run!” Before Coginchaug... “Before I started working here, I was a stay at home mom for eleven years.” How do you like it? “What I like most about working at CRHS is the people that I work with. It’s a very good work environment. Everyone works together and has the same common goal in mind: To help students be successful.”

Lynda DriscollHenry Assistant athletic director Interests: “I am very family oriented. I have five kids, so they keep me pretty busy outside of school with sports and other activities.” Before Coginchaug... “Before I worked here, I managed a spa in Glastonbury and ran a daycare.” How do you like it? “I wanted to work in a school environment where I could be around kids. Everyone is very welcoming and helpful, and I have a very nice boss.”

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Three days before school started, Mrs. Bottini was awarded with the teacher of the year award for Regional District 13. She is now eligible for the statewide teacher of year award in March. Mrs. Bottini works at both Strong Middle School and Coginchaug as a social worker and has a caseload of 45 students. “The favorite part of my job is getting to know all the kids I see and watching them mature,” she said. “I’m very excited, honored, and surprised to be teacher of the year. It’s great to be recognized as a social worker.” As a social worker, she works to help with any problem a student may have at school, with friends, and at home. She does things along the line of anger management groups, all girls group, and school problems groups. This effectively helps kids talk about their problems with other kids

and not just her. Mrs. Bottini also does a program at Strong and Coginchaug called Best Buds that matches students with disabilities with peers and they do social activities together. “She’s a real positive force, excellent at helping kids transition from Strong to Coginchaug, and she will do whatever it takes to help them be successful,” said Principal Mr. Andre Hauser. “What is great about Mrs. Bottini is that she is always willing to help no matter what,” said guidance counselor Mrs. Beth Melillo. “She cares about all the kids in the school and will do whatever it takes to help them be successful.” “Mrs. Bottini is one of those people who makes everything even more fun by her sunny disposition, her genuine enthusiasm, and her sparkling personality,” said special ed teacher Ms. Robin Fox .

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Ever wonder how the judges arbitrarily decide scores for anything at the Durham Fair? You see a fine-looking llama with a large blue ribbon that looks basically the same as one that won nothing, and you can’t help wondering why it won. I decided to make up my own judging criteria for many aspects of this Durham Fair. First are the bunnies. The best bunny would have to have large ears that stick off to the side. Oversized ears that are disproportionate to the bunny’s Mrs. Kathy Bottini, social worker at CRHS and Strong, was named this year’s District #13 Teacher of the Year. Photo by Courtney Silver

llamas oversized teeth and a gawking stare are musts for a blue ribbon and as for sheep it’s all about the coat. When judging pigs the snout and curlicue tail are pertinent and for cows it comes down to arrangement of spots and color coordination. Chickens depend on their ruffled feathers to gain them a prize, and for most other animals it comes down to the face. Animals, like humans, do have feelings though, so although not all of them could get a prize, each and everyone is a winner because they got up the nerve to compete.

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Mrs. Brickley has increased her physical therapy from two days per week to three days per week. “It’s sad,” said sophomore Holly Longobardi. “I feel bad for her. I hope she gets better.” “I miss everyone and am dying to meet my classes,” said Mrs. Brickley in a reply to an e-mail. “And get to work with this fantastic yearbook staff that we have!” “We’ve missed her in meetings,” said editor of the yearbook senior Eva Hanks, “and really look forward to having her back.” Devils’ Advocate reporter Dominique Coppola is also an editor of the yearbook.

miniature body makes for the perfect animal. Large eyes and a bushy tail add to the score along with a personality. All the fluffiness and whatnot can only take an animal so far. To have a truly blue ribbon worthy creature, the animal must have something special like an “it” factor. For example if they come up and greet people at the edge of their cage or if they curl up in the corner hiding behind their ears that makes them memorable. Anything that makes them stand out could be the difference between first place and no award at all in my book. For

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It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t uncommon for a student to raise a hand and ask, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can I go to the bathroom?â&#x20AC;? Some kids actually do need to relieve their bladder but others are known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;hallway wanderers,â&#x20AC;? as history teacher Mr. Matthew Thompson calls them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students know when it is appropriate to use the bathroom, and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to ask,â&#x20AC;? Mr. Thompson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are preparing them for college and life. No one asks to use the bathroom in college. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask to use the bathroom at home.â&#x20AC;? Some students feel like they have no privacy because some of the locks donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work. That brings up the point of whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even worth it to go to the bathroom. You could feel exposed by a swinging door in the bathroom. Or you could miss something the teacher says that you need to know because you left the classroom. Senior Natalie Spence justs hopes that students needing to use the restroom â&#x20AC;&#x153;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disrupt the classâ&#x20AC;? when coming back from the bathroom. Freshman Parker Tregoning thinks itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s necessary because using the restroom is

a natural function of the human body. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teachers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an emergency,â&#x20AC;? said sophomore Noelle Khalil. Furthermore, junior Morgan Kuehnle doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big deal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ninety-nine percent of my students are respectful and discreet,â&#x20AC;? said English teacher Mr. Nathan Fisher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever want to tell a kid that they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t perform a necessary bodily function. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want that kind of authority. It can be difficult when students abuse a teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trust, because then we have to weigh what I think is a human right against our schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibility to supervise students.â&#x20AC;? Latin Teacher Mrs. Mary Sersanti doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a problem in [her] classes unless a student starts to abuse it. Then it needs to be addressed on a student by student case. The student is responsible for controlling the bladder and knows when it should be an appropriate time to go rather than the teacher being responsible for said bladder. Mr. Fisher is also Devilsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Advocate Advisor

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When senior Christine French was a freshman, she was afraid of seniors and what they would do on Freshman Friday. She quickly came to realize that Coginchaug is quite the opposite of her worst fears. â&#x20AC;&#x153;High school is different than what I thought,â&#x20AC;? said Christine. After four years of life at CRHS, Christine and some of our other seniors want to pass down what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned to the next generation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;New students should get involved in after-school activities and clubs, and also get homework done right when you get home,â&#x20AC;? said Christina. Clubs helped her get the most out of the high school experience and made her feel more comfortable. Christine finds the staff to be very kind and considerate of her feelings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Mr. Robert] Nemphos is like a therapist,â&#x20AC;? she said. Kelsi Londa, another high school senior, has similar insights. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like I know [Coginchaug] better now,â&#x20AC;? she said, as she advised students

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;So what's the labyrinth?â&#x20AC;? I asked her. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That's the mystery, isn't it? Is the labyrinth living or dying? Which is he trying to escape- the world or the end of it?â&#x20AC;? Over the summer I read a book that might have changed my life. John Green, half of the Vlogbrothers (youtube.com/vlogbrothers) has a tendency with his book to make you fall in love with characters, then hate them, then start crying. I knew this full well when I started reading â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Looking for Alaskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; but I did it anyways. The book, published in 2007, follows Miles â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pudgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Halter, who leaves his home in Florida and goes to boarding school in Alabama in search of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Great Perhaps.â&#x20AC;? Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never had a lot of friends, but was vastly interested in last words (the great perhaps being part of FranĂ§ois Rebalaisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; last words.) At boarding school he meets Chip, known to his friends as The Colonel, Takumi, Lara, and the wild, free, impulsive, Alaska, who always smells of vanilla and cigarette smoke. With new friends and the world of Alaska Young, Pudgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe life of biographies and last words is behind him. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Looking for Alaskaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is my favorite of the two of John Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve read. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aimed at a huge audience of everyone (keep in mind that there is some explicit content before you let your small children read it.) Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just the characters whose development and creation I held in such high regard, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not even the story of the book. John takes

so many critical life lessons and so many questions and challenges the reader to explore them and answer them. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t finish this book or any of his other books without flipping to the last page as a changed person. In the words of John, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was born into BolĂvar's labyrinth, and so I must believe in the hope of Rabelais' Great Perhaps.â&#x20AC;? Some will ignore the constant twists and turns of the labyrinth, some will accept their fate and choose the labyrinth like the Colonel, others will, like Alaska, go straight and fast in an attempt to get out. But at the end of the day, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all just looking for Alaska, and she doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be found.

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should make sure they complete their homework. Kelsi takes advantage of frees and study halls to finish up her work. Senior Connor Thrall has a tight schedule. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I play sports two out of three seasons. I pretty much play sports, go home, eat, do homework, and go to sleep.â&#x20AC;? Through all of his activities, his favorite part of high school has been â&#x20AC;&#x153;making new friends and connections.â&#x20AC;? If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one thing Sydney Altschuler wished she knew as a freshman, it would be how to manage her time a little better. Sydney, a member of the cross country team, has some concluding advice sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s willing to share to help out new freshmen: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very small school,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as scary as you think. You really get to know the faculty.â&#x20AC;? Because she devotes many hours running on the track, she has learned it really helps to get your homework done in study halls and frees. Above all else, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like every freshman to know: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get discouraged!â&#x20AC;?

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Freshman Rebecca Ford dancing along to the dixieland band. Photos by Mr. Nathan Fisher

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When football season comes around, many students are looking forward to watching games under the lights. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It gives it an exciting feel,â&#x20AC;? said senior Sydney Altschuler. Students should know that due to the priorities of the Field House committee of the Board of Education (BOE) and some unclear questions on funding, they shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect night games under the lights any time soon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As part of the stipulated agreement between the school board, Durham Planning and Zoning, and Ms. Cheyney, lights cannot be installed until the permanent restroom facilities are built and operational,â&#x20AC;? said chair board member Mr. Jeremy Renninghoff. The current focus of the board is on the construction of the field house facilities. There also appears to be some miscommunication when it comes to funding sources. According to e-mail, Mr. Renninghoff was under the impression that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Coginchaug Soccer Club has committed $25K toward the installation of

the lights.â&#x20AC;? The soccer club isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite ready to fundraise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year the soccer club offered a donation to a lights fund that was in the planning stages,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Matthew Taber, Coginchaug biology teacher and president of the soccer club.â&#x20AC;? However, that fund was never established.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The focus is on the field house,â&#x20AC;? said superintendent, Mrs. Susan Viccaro. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terrible because we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need bathroom facilities, we need lights,â&#x20AC;? said junior Bryan Paxton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we get lights sooner, we can have night games and get more revenue to build bathrooms because it will bring in more people,â&#x20AC;? said junior Christian Adams. Even though the lights may not be installed soon, we are still looking forward to a great season, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a home game under the lights or not.

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After 37 and a half years of teaching, business teacher Mr. Ted Lombardo has decided itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to retire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like being a teacher, but it became too much with also being the athletic director,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mr. Lombardo didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to quit altogether. He has a strong passion for athletics and still wanted to be around Coginchaug and the students. Mr. Lombardo was upset about this decision, but knew it was the right thing to do. â&#x20AC;&#x153; It was spontaneous at the end of the year. It was thrown on the table and the answer was yes,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mr. Lombardo has great plans for himself once he retires from being athletic director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am just going to enjoy life and play golf,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;And pay attention to how good Coginchaug athletics is doing.â&#x20AC;?

Many of Mr. Lombardoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students will miss him because of his high energy in the classroom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He really cared about his students,â&#x20AC;? said senior Evan Rand. Social studies teacher Mr. Matt Thompson had Mr. Lombardo as a teacher when he attended Coginchaug, â&#x20AC;&#x153; I had him as a teacher for intro to business. He was a lot of fun.â&#x20AC;? said Mr. Thompson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has the most legendary mustache in the history of Coginchaug,â&#x20AC;? said junior Christian Adams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is a great coach. He really knows a lot about baseball and he is a respected man all around Coginchaug.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hes very motivational,â&#x20AC;? said sophomore Kristofer Copeland. Mr. Lombardo wants to continue to coach as long as possible, but isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure how long that will be. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take it year by year,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but it will be the last thing to go.â&#x20AC;?

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1DK 0DQ *RW 3UDFWLFH %\ -HUHP\ %URZQ With the fall sports season well on the way, meaning practice almost every day, many students athletes find themselves very busy and... tirrrrred, so The Devilsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Advocate investigated to find out what was keeping these students so busy! The Blue Devil football team was the first stop. After a quick review, a few team members were kind enough to provide the rundown of the daily football practices. The warm up entitled the classic jog stretch method, found to be used by many of the school sports teams. Then onto the static stretching, and finally, the dynamic warmups. Following warm up exercises is conditioning, consisting of anything from sprints to agility work, the workouts vary from day to day. After conditioning, they split into their individual offense and defense drills and onto the team offense and defense drills. The boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soccer team was next up, starting their practice with some jogging around the field they continue on to stretching. After stretching they split up into groups of 3 and spend a few minutes passing the ball to get some daily touches in. Moving on from their groups, they transition into drills that focus on the basics; shooting, passing, and moving the ball up and down the field, usually wrapping up the practice in fun spirit with a scrimmage. Championship winning girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; soccer returns this year with a similar practice formula and the eye of the tiger as they train for another conference championship. Starting practice off with a warm up, they move onto working on their first touch. Offensive players then practice checking the ball and making runs as defensive players work on containing the

ball and their team formation. After polishing their skills in the split groups, the girls continue onto fitness and through to scrimmages, ending practices by sitting in a circle and stretching. Then they put their hands in and giving a classic team cheer, signaling the end of practice. The girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cross country team begins practice with a one-lap track warmup. While stretching, they are informed of the workout and/or run of the day. The workouts differ from day to day, meaning anything from long to short runs or timed intervals on the track and/or home cross country course. Following the run is, as always, a cool down. The ever-so-loud cheerleading squad starts off their daily routine sitting in a circle, stretching and warming up. Once warmed up, they get in side-lines and work on their arm movements and jumps, and onto warming up their stunt groups. As they practice their cheers, which are heard all around the athletic complex, they work on their pyramids for the upcoming football game. Finally ending their practice with some dance routine work. Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cross country runs their classic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lapâ&#x20AC;? a team tradition in which the captain chooses the warm up loop for the season. Onto their circle of stretching for a few minutes, and once finished they meet in a circle to find out the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s running assignment. The runs and workouts depend on the day of the week and whenever the recent/future meets are or have been. Practices may consist of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iron mansâ&#x20AC;?, which are half mile repeats, or long runs to work on endurance and on dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s before their meets, a short run to conserve energy for the following day.

The one and only, Mr. Ted Lombardo. Photo by Victoria Buonanni

reviewer of your essay. (Five hours later) I have created a 500 word masterpiece! Walking into class my teacher hands me an already edited version, my masterpiece has fallen into the abyss of the red pen sea. It has been re-

vised, again. My heart is broken as I head to my seat, humbled. I must return to the computer and re-write EVERYTHING. So goodbye, until next time, see you later, au revior, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way it is.â&#x20AC;?

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Friday, October 12, 2012

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%\ 0LNH 0FD6K QH This past labor day, Coginchaug had six participants run in the New Haven Road Race. Senior Jeremy Brown and sophomore Christian Alberico competed in the 5k race, which is the equivalent to 3.1 miles. Senior Sean Cavanaugh ran in the 20k, which is a stunning 12.4 miles. At 8:40 a.m, about 3,600 runners took off for the 5k and 2,400 for the 20k race. “The lead pack of the 5k went out in 4:50 for the first mile,” said Jeremy. “It was good race conditions and the weather was nice.” Jeremy ran the 5k at an outstanding 5:21 mile pace, which resulted in a 16:39 time. “This race was a good indicator of what kind of shape I’m in to start to the season,” said Jeremy. Christian accomplished a 5:36 pace by running a 17:24. Christian is displaying his running abilities at several cross country meets, kicking off the season

with a 10th place finish at the Mercy Invitational. As for Sean, he completed the 20k in 1:43:31. “I was pretty happy with my performance,” said Sean. “I didn’t get my initial goal but it was still a good time.” As for our school librarian, she accomplished the race, but she went further than the typical runner. Mrs. Tracy Earnshaw pushed her 16 month and 5 year old kid in a stroller. “My seven year old ran with me,” said Mrs. Earnshaw. “It was the first time that my oldest ran with me. She really loves running.” There were also two other teachers in our school that completed the 5k. History teacher Mr. Anthony Pulino and health teacher Mr. Robert Bajoros conquered the race. Mr. Pulino finished the race at a 23:47 and Mr. Bajoros did at a 25:18. *Jeremy Brown is a member of the Devil’s Advocate

Senior Sean Cavanaugh at the end of his 20k road race. Photo by Jocelyn Brown

To the right, history teacher Mr. Anthony Pulino giving a high-five to a crowd member. Above, Mrs. Tracy Earnshaw with her three kids. Photo by Mr. William Kurtz

Sophomore Christian Alberico with a smooth stride towards the end of the 5k. Photo by Jocelyn Brown

Health teacher Mr. Robert Bajoros running smoothly. Photo by Mr. William Kurtz

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Durham senior lunches

provided are friendly visiting, out-of-area medical transportation, transportation for elderly veterans to VA hospitals, grocery shopping services, minor home repair, information/resource referral, individual case management, education/advocacy, The Gatekeeper Program,

are offered: 9 a.m and 10 a.m. There is no cost for Durham residents 60 and over.

Senior lunches are offered every Monday and Wednesday at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main St. St. Luke’s supports sucThe Elderly Nutrition processful aging and independgram is designed to provide ent living serving veterans nutritional meals, at a low and elders. Free services cost to persons ages 60 and over and their spouses. To cover the cost of the meal, a suggested donation of $2.50 is welcomed. To make lunch reservations, call Amanda Pedersen, senior cafe manager, at (860) 349-3153. Bingo is offered every Wednesday at 1 p.m. following the luncheon.

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The Durham/Middlefield Senior Bus is available for transportation to activities on Tuesday and Wednesday. There is no fee for this service. Planned trips include: The Christmas Tree Shops in Manchester and Orange, Yankee Candle in Deerfield, Mass., IKEA, Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, Evergreen Walk, WFSB Better Yet Connecticut, Stew Leonards, Foot Prints, Maritime Aquarium, Mystic Village and the Thimble Islands, to name a few. The bus schedule can be found at various establishments in Durham, such as the library, the Durham Activity Center, Town Hall and online at www.townofdurhamct.org. Call (860) 3475661 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to make a reservation.

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A flu clinic is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 30, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Durham Activity Center, 350 Main Street. For more information and other possible dates, call Antoinette Astle at (860) 3497121.

The Middlefield Senior Center has scheduled the following events: Bingo is scheduled for the third Monday of each month at 1 p.m. All are welcome. Foot Care is scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month. The Masonicare provides this monthly service. The nurse soaks, assesses, massages and clips the toenails. A fee is charged. Call the senior center to schedule

From left: Sue Giuffrida, president of the Durham 60 Plus Club; Mary Ellen Dontigney, vice president; Janet Moore, secretary; and Jean Stierle, treasurer, at their first meeting of the 2012-13 year. Submitted by Mary Ellen Dontigney

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an appointment. Bring two hand towels to the appointment. The Middlefield Senior Center is located in the Middlefield Community Center at 405 Main Street. If you have any questions or would like to sign up for any programs or for lunch (monthly menus

Town Times — Friday, October 12, 2012 can be picked up at the senior center or Town Hall) in the Senior Café (serving on Monday, Wednesday and Friday), contact Antoinette Astle at (860) 349-7121. The Durham 60 Plus Club meets at the Durham Activity Center the second and fourth Monday of each month, September through June, at 1:30 p.m. The next meeting is Oct. 22 at 1:30 p.m and newcomers are most welcomed.

Thanks (Continued from page 1) 24/7 availability with little down time during her deployment. Major Smith regularly led her unit on missions, which travelled by military convoy where they faced constant threats from ambushes and improvised explosive devises. Sergeant James Murphy will serve as honorary captain for the Blue Devils game against Vinal Tech at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. Sergeant Murphy served as a radio operator in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954. He logged over 4,000 hours of flight time in B-29 Superfortresses. Typical missions lasted from between 12 and 20 hours and many of those missions remain “classified” to this day. Before enlisting in the Air Force, Sergeant Murphy captained the football, basketball and baseball teams at Branford High School. He was inducted into the Branford Hall of Fame in 1995. After his discharge in 1954, Sergeant Murphy married Mary Garity. He then founded the T.J. Mar Company, which developed industrial cleaning products for manufacturers such as Marlin Firearms. He and Mary

have four children. One of their five grandchildren is Ryan Murphy who starts at right offensive tackle for the Blue Devils. The commemorative “Veterans 1” T-shirt is available for purchase at football games; 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center. The CVLC provides free legal assistance that helps some of the state’s most vulnerable veterans overcome problems of mental illness, homelessness and unemployment.

150 Years (Continued from page 7) cation. Said Dinoto, “I consider it an honor and a privilege to be here at this time and can’t think of a better way to celebrate the Episcopal tradition than during a historic time such as this.” Several events commemorating the church’s history have been held this year, including the revival of a much loved chicken barbeque in July and a community hymn sing in September that was attended by many lovely voices from Epiphany and other area churches. As this article goes to press, there will have been a 150th Anniversary Eucharist

Registration is open for young actors interested in performing in “Annie, Jr.” Students in grades 1-8 at Lyman, Brewster, Korn, Memorial and Strong schools are eligible to participate in the JLPA production. Rehearsals begin in December for the May performance. Registration forms are available on the John Lyman website at lyman.rsd13ct.org/. Space is limited. Contact producer Mark Dionne at (860) 3493783 with any questions.

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Obituaries

Gene Weinschenk

Eugene “Gene” Weinschenk, 67, passed away peacefully on Oct. 1, 2012. Formerly a resident of Durham, Gene resided with his daughter and her family in Waterford, Va. Gene retired after 30 years of working for the U.S. Customs Service. While living in Durham, Gene was an active member of the Coginchaug Benchwarmers. He had many wonderful memories of participating in Benchwarmer meetings and at-

tending the girls and boys basketball games. Gene is survived by his daughter, Kathryn Maad (Thomas); and sons, Jim (Amy), Joe (Shannon) and Dennis; and grandchildren, Hannah, Ryan, Rayna, CJ, Carter, Caden, Dylan and Michael. He adored his grandchildren and especially loved the family weekends at Kathryn’s pool. Although divorced from Joanne, they remained friends and Joanne helped care for Gene as his health declined. Services will be private.

Kathleen Goddard Curtis Kathleen Marjorie Goddard Curtis, 92, of Durham, p a s s e d away with her loving family at her bedside during a glorious sunrise on Oct. 2, 2012. She was born Dec. 21, 1919 in Barbados, BWI and arrived in the U.S. through Ellis Island, aged 2, and grew up in New York City. She was the

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worked many years at Stonegate School, Korn School and Notre Dame Rectory as a secretary; and was a reporter for the Hartford Courant and the Middletown Press. She was a founding member of Notre Dame Church, erected in 1955. She stood proudly at her husband’s side as he served as First Selectman of Durham, 1976-77. Kathleen leaves four children, Greg and Virginia Curtis, of Columbia, Md., Diane and Robert Moore, Doreen and Rob Raney and Brian and Eileen Curtis, all of Durham. Her legacy has grown to 12 grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren. All 12 grandchildren were fortunate to visit with her a few days beSee Obituaries, next page

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James Michael Kowolenko, Jr., 79, of Durham, beloved husband of Silvia (Davids) Kowolenko for 58 years, died suddenly at home on Oct. 1. Born on Aug. 1, 1933 in Norwich, he was the son of the late James and Annette (Supernaut) Kowolenko. Jim began his career as an engineer for Electric Boat, and played an important part in the development of the nuclear submarine fleet. In his capacity as a professional engineer, he designed and developed power plant components. Jim played an active role the community, serving on the Planning and Zoning and the Inland Wetlands boards for many years. Above all, he was a man who first valued his wife, his children, and countless members of his immediate and extended family. Jim was larger than life. His good nature, his bad jokes and his big bear hugs will be missed. Along with his wife, Jim

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fore her passing. Kathleen also leaves her brother, Arthur Goddard and his wife, Evelyn, of Middletown, and many special nieces and nephews. Along with her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her sister, Monica Bellafiore and by her brother, James Goddard. Her family will remember the sunlight that streaked across her face the morning she passed away. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday,

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is survived by his children, Michael (Maureen), Amy (Greg) Mickelson, John (Kathy) and Andrew (Ronelle); his brother, David Kowolenko and his family; his grandchildren, Becka, Cathy, Jennifer, Timothy, Allie, and Steven; his great-grandchildren, Nolan and Ian and his many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Services were held Oct. 6 at Doolittle Funeral Home, Middletown. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, make donations in Jim’s memory to your local food pantry. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

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To submit sports information Town Time welcomes news and scores from all sports leagues in Durham and Middlefield. Information and photos can be sent to: Town Times, P.O. Box 265, Middlefield, 06455. Information also can be faxed to (203) 6390210, or emailed to: news@towntimes.com.

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Falcon Mighty Mites play tough on East Hartford By Carl Pitruzzello Special to the Town Times

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tors came up to us sharing their memories — some more than 50 years — and expressing their feelings of loss and concern. To make it even more difficult, the elimination of the great white tent on the Green and the presence of the car lot in its stead impacted the

aesthetics greatly. As we all know, the fair is really a link with our history as a town and as a country, and people do not just come for “fair food” or for the demolition derby. They come also for the nostalgia that is created in part by the physical presence and appearance of the fairgrounds. I know that the association has to make difficult decisions every year in order to keep the fair viable. But I hope that those who make

those decisions understand that the visual presence of old New England charm amidst the lights and colors of the present has real market and human value. I hope that the Fair Association is considering replacing the buildings. I would like to be so bold as to make a suggestion. Please consider a barn raising to replace at least one of the buildings. I am sure there would be more than enough volunteers to successfully

Republicans honor Eames The Durham Republican Town Committee is scheduled to honor George Eames III for his service to Durham citizens as tax collector, member and chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission and as a Republican. Eames came to Durham to work at Durham Manufacturing. Over a 40-year career at the local company, Eames rose to become its chief executive officer. He was also president of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce. The event is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. at the Firehouse on Main Street. The event features dinner, recognition of Eames and introduction of the Republican slate of candidates running for state and federal offices. A fee is charged. For more information and tickets, (860) 349-9563.

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A little more respect for Community Center, please

This month’s column will diverge from my usual, sometimes scattered writing to deal with a management irritation. Growing up I recall being taught “If all you had was a rag, let it be a clean one.” So, here is my point: Our Community Center was built as a school back in the 1920s. Literally, countless people have passed through its doors for thousands of purposes. You, as taxpayers, own the building. In a way you have a right to use it much the same as our other assets. What has happened over the past 20 years (since the building was renovated) is a greater and greater need for a variety of spaces for a diversity of uses. In reality, our Community Center is one of our town treasures. Users of the building fall into three categories: Those who work in the build-

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Ukulele Club The Middlefield Ukulele Club is scheduled to meet Saturday, Oct. 20, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. Anyone interested in playing or interested in trying the ukulele is welcome. Participants are also welcome to just sing along. The club meets on the third Saturday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, call (860) 349-5656 or email lucyr1953@yahoo.com.

There’s a burgeoning problem which could weigh down budgets while worsening people’s health in upcoming decades. According to a recently released national report, if Connecticut trends continue, 46.5 percent of instate adults — quite alarmingly — will be obese by 2030. Alongside obvious hazards for citizens’ bodily well-being, this likely would cause an uptick in hospital visits and medical treatments needed — raising employee health-insurance expenses for businesses and municipalities already battling financial difficulties. But, according to the annual report by Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, taking proactive measures today can mean a healthier, more fiscally

Light Up Middlefield It’s pumpkin time again, and the Middlefield Lions Club, in partnership with the Middlefield Park and Recreation Department, are planning the 3rd annual Light Up Middlefield event. The freak snow storm of October 2011 put a blanket of white on last year’s second annual event. So this year, organizers are hoping for a rallying turn. This year’s event will be at Peckham Park on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Park and Recreation Department has fun and games planned for the kids. There will be food for sale at the pavilion and hopefully lots of pumpkins to light up. So carve those Jack-o’-lanterns. Awards will be given out for scariest, most original and best in theme. This year’s theme is owls.

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Friday, October 12, 2012 — Town Times U.S. POSTAL SERVICE STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION PS Form 3526-R (Requester Publications Only) 1. PUBLICATION TITLE, TOWN TIMES 2. PUBLICATION NO., 021-924 3. FILING DATE, October 1, 2012 4. ISSUE FREQUENCY, Weekly. 5. NO. OF ISSUES PUBLISHED ANNUALLY, 52 6. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, None 7. COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS OF KNOWN OFFICE OF PUBLICATION, 11 Crown Street, Meriden, CT 06450-0915 (County of New Haven) Contact Person, David Pare, Telephone 203-317-2407. 8. COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS OF HEADQUARTERS OR GENERAL BUSINESS OFFICE OF PUBLISHER, 11 Crown Street, Meriden, CT 06450-0915 9. FULL NAMES AND COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESSES OF PUBLISHER, EDITOR AND MANAGING EDITOR: PUBLISHER: Eliot C. White, 11 Crown St., Meriden, CT 06450. EDITOR: Eliot C. White, 11 Crown St., Meriden, CT 06450. MANAGING EDITOR: Olivia Lawrence, 11 Crown St., Meriden, CT 06450. 10. OWNER: The Record-Journal Publishing Co., 11 Crown Street, Meriden, CT 06450. Stockholders owning or holding one percent or more: Eliot C. White, 15 Canoe Birch Court, Berlin, CT 06037, Leslie H. White, 250 East Main Street #8, Meriden, CT 06450, Susan W. White, 15 Canoe Birch Court, Berlin, CT 06037, Elizabeth B. White,70 Milici Circle, Meriden, CT 06450, Melinda Parisi, 62 Winthrop Terrace, Meriden, CT 06451, Harkil & Co., Webster Trust, 123 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT 06702, A/C of First Baptist Church, A/C of MidState Medical Center, Alison W. Muschinsky, 106 Olympus Parkway, Middletown, CT 06457, Bodin Muschinsky, 120 Robin Circle, Tolland, CT 06084, Evon Muschinsky, P.O. Box 476, Vernon, CT 06066, Sarah White Rogers, 1776 Cedar Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32963, Allan White, 29672 Zuma Bay Way, Malibu, CA 90265, Allan H. Church, 20 Buck Hill Lane, Pond Ridge, NY 10576, YMCA, Inc., 110 W. Main St., Meriden, CT 06450, Michael F. Killian, 56 Hamlin Brook Path, Southington, CT 06489. 11. KNOWN BONDHOLDERS, MORTGAGEES, AND OTHER SECURITY HOLDERS OWNING OR HOLDING 1 PERCENT OR MORE OF TOTAL AMOUNT OF BONDS, MORTGAGES OR OTHER SECURITIES. If none, check box ✓ None. ❑ 12. Tax Status (For completion by nonprofit organizations authorized to mail at nonprofit rates) (Check One) The purpose, function, and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes ❑ HAS NOT CHANGED DURING PRECEDING 12 MONTHS ❑ HAS CHANGED DURING PRECEDING 12 MONTHS (Publisher must submit explanation of change with this statement) 13. PUBLICATION NAME, Town Times 14. ISSUE DATE FOR CIRCULATION DATA, Sept.28, 2012 1261351

Middlefield’s own American girl

15. EXTENT AND NATURE OF CIRCULATION a. Total Number of Copies (Net press run)

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b. Legitimate Paid and/or Requested Distribution (2) (By Mail and Outside the Mail) (3)

Submitted by Toni-Lynn Miles

Meghan Crocetto, 8, of Middlefield, has been selected to model in the American Girl Fashion Show at the Bushnell in November. Crocetto will be dressed as Julie Albright, a historical character from American Girl based in the 1970s from San Francisco. In her eighth year of dance at the Middlesex Dance Center, Meghan has appeared with CONNetic Dance, Connecticut Ballet and the Ballet Theatre Company as well as performing at Walt Disney World. She is the current Regional Miss Junior for DanceMakers, Inc and is a gold medal winner in the American Academy of Ballet Performance Award program.

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Outside Country Paid/Requested Mail Subscriptions stated on PS Form 3541. (Include direct written request from recipient, telemarketing and Internet requests from recipient, paid subscriptions including nominal rate subscriptions, employer requests, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) In-Country Paid/Requested Mail Subscriptions stated on PS Form 3541 (Include direct written request from recipient, telemarketing and Internet requests from recipient, paid subscriptions including nominal rate subscriptions, employer requests, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid or Requested Distribution Outside USPS® Requested Copies Distributed by Other Mail Classes Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail®)

c. Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation (Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), and (4)) Outside Country Nonrequested Copies Stated on PS Form 3541 (include Sample copies, Requests Over 3 years old, Requests induced by a Premium, (1) Bulk Sales and Requests including Association Requests, Names obtained from Business Directories, Lists, and other sources) d. Nonrequested In-Country Nonrequested Copies Distribution Stated on PS Form 3541 (include Sample copies, Requests Over 3 years old, Requests (By Mail induced by a Premium, Bulk Sales and and Outside (2) Requests including Association Requests, the Mail) Names obtained from Business Directories, Lists, and other sources) Nonrequested Copies Distributed Through the USPS by Other Classes of Mail (e.g.First-Class Mail, Nonrequestor Copies mailed in excess ® (3) of 10% Limit mailed at Standard Mail or Package Service Rates) Nonrequested Copies Distributed Outside (4) the Mail (Include Pickup Stands, Trade Shows, Showrooms and Other Sources) e. Total Nonrequested Distribution (Sum of 15d (1), (2), (3), and (4) f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and e) g. Copies not Distributed (See Instructions to Publishers #4 (page #3)) h. Total (Sum of 15f and g) i. Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation (15c divided by f times 100)

Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months

No. Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest To Filing Date

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3,661

3,344

3,661

3,344

1,229

1,388

366

334

215

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N/A 5,281

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16. Publication of Statement of Ownership for a Requester Publication is required and will be printed in the October 12, 2012 issue of this publication. 17. Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager or Owner. ELIOT C. WHITE, Editor and Publisher Date: 9/28/12. I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties).

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Join MDC PINK

Middlesex Dance Center has created a team for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Hartford Sunday, Oct. 21. The team is called MDC PINK, and the community is invited to join the team or help with a donation. The team is two-thirds of the way to reaching its fundraising goal of $5,000. The 5K walk is in Bushnell Park and begins at 11 a.m. To join MDC PINK or to donate, go to w w w. c a n c e r. o r g / m a k ingstrides, scroll down to “Find A Team”, enter MDC PINK and press search, and click on “MDC Pink” to the left. You may also drop off donations through Oct. 19 at the Middlesex Dance Center, 500 Main St., Middlefield, or mail donations (checks made out to ACS) to MDC Pink, P.O. Box 178, Durham, CT, 06422.

Fun night and dance

Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services

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has scheduled a Fun Night and Dance for Memorial students Friday, Oct. 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Middlefield Community Center, 405 Main St. For more information, call (860) 349-0258.

Free workshop Durham Middlefield Youth and Family Services has scheduled a presentation “Unraveling the Truth About Marijuana and Its Impact On Our Kids” for Tuesday, Oct. 23. The free workshop is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Strong School, 191 Main St. For more information, call (860) 349-0258.

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